Judge Orr Road over Spring Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 2.4 MI E of Ellicott HWY · Structure no. EPC0108-13.49
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,658
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Judge Orr Road over Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Judge Orr Road over Spring Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,658 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,172 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Judge Orr Road over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Judge Orr Road over Spring Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Judge Orr Road over Spring Creek carry?
About 1,658 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Judge Orr Road over Spring Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Judge Orr Road over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.